Don’s December Picks for Visiting Puerto Vallarta

This month, we’re starting a new monthly feature during our “high” season to tell you about things we think our guests would like to do while in town. Naturally, that means sophisticated, fun, gay-friendly places and activities who offer a great value both in terms of cost and experience! If there’s one thing that our guests always ask me and our concierge, it’s about what to do when you’re in town….since we live here we know the inside story.

Taking advantage of both our Facebook page, and the Concierge section of our website, we’ll be making a brief post about many interesting things over the next few months. Where to eat? New places to go out? Fun activities? Places to shop? Entertainment?

Whether or not you’re a Casa Cupula guest, Taste restaurant@casacupula’s status as the Reader’s Choice Award winner for Best New Restaurant in PV makes trying it a no-brainer. In the first month, we’ll also be talking about some of the following:

– Shopping for custom made bathing suits at Alphonse Swimwear. You’ll be surprised how much a custom suit will help you show off your assets

– Making plans to see the famous Kinsey Sicks, whose founder Ben Schatz is a fellow Puerto Vallarta transplant from San Franciso, when they’re back in town in January

– Trying the new Hot Frida’s bar, which has great drinks, fun videos and a great atmosphere on Olas Altas street

– Dining at the ever-popular No Way Jose, featuring Mexican food and lots of energy, with Julie and Alfredo…who in two years have become fixtures in the PV community. They won the “Best New Restaurant” 2 years ago, and this year won for best moderately priced restaurant

– Try one of the new nightclubs opening this season: Freedom PV (where Picante was) and CC Slaughters (where Mariachi Loco was), which is being opened by the owners of the renowned club of the same name in Portland Oregon. Don’t forget La Noche, which is better than ever with creative shows and a beautiful space.

– Go Whale Watching, which starts in mid-December for the season, with Ocean Friendly Tours. This is one of the most fantastic and memorable days you’ll have anywhere, and of course our friend Oscar the marine biologist is a member of “our family”.

– Pick up some fun beach or club wear from Liquid Men, which always has a great variety of current designers and fashion, and is conveniently located on Vallarta Street between Paco’s Ranch and La Noche. Great for gifts and accessories too.

About us: Casa Cupula offers the services and amenities of a five star resort, only in a more intimate, gay hotel setting. Spoil yourself with gourmet food, tempting cocktails, four pools and a gym in 15 luxurious rooms and 6 suites all with unique, sophisticated interior design. We are located within easy walking distance of the gay beach in PV (“Blue Chairs”), as well all the gay bars, restaurants and cafes of our “Zona Romantica” or “Olas Altas” neighborhood.

Our tropical location in gay-friendly Puerto Vallarta offers you the best of sun, beach and nightlife. Puerto Vallarta is gay North America’s #1 Winter Beach destination. And there’s lots to do year-round, from whale watching to zipping through the jungle canopies of our lush green mountains, to enjoying Vallarta’s many fine restaurants.

Check TripAdvisor.com where Casa Cupula is ranked in the Top 5 of all Puerto Vallarta hotels or check Gay.com where Casa Cupula has been named one of the top 5 most luxurious gay hotels in the world.